How far is Elk Park, NC from Crossnore, NC?
The driving distance from Elk Park, NC to Crossnore, NC is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Park and Crossnore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Park and Crossnore.
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Start on North US Highway 19E
1.5 km · 2 min · North US Highway 19E
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Turn straight onto Elk Park Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Elk Park Highway
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Continue on Cranberry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cranberry Street
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Continue on Linville Street
1171 ft · 44 sec · Linville Street
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Continue on Pineola Street
2936 ft · 1 min · Pineola Street
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Continue on Millers Gap Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Millers Gap Highway
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Turn straight onto Linville Falls Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Linville Falls Highway
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Turn right onto East Crossnore Drive
2504 ft · 1 min · East Crossnore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Crossnore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Park and Crossnore.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Elk Park Highway
Turn straight onto Elk Park Highway
4.21 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crossnore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Park to Crossnore?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Elk Park and 6 miles from Crossnore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crossnore.
Stop Ideas Near Newland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Park and Crossnore. Straight-line distance: 9.75 mi (15.69 km).
#1 Elk Park
Township in Avery County, North Carolina
| Population | 450 |
| Coordinates | 36.1573500, -81.9781700 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crossnore
Town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 231 |
| Coordinates | 36.0217900, -81.9295600 |
| Altitude | 1031 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Crossnore Drive (-81.92967, 36.021731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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